Case Decision - 193964

Interim Comment
The SAHRA Archaeology, Palaeontology and Meteorite (APM) Unit understands that the office complex has been constructed and that the area has been impacted however, SAHRA draws attention to the comments provided on SAHRIS Case ID 10622. A comment issued on the 21/02/2017 requested the following studies to be completed:

“A Palaeontological Impact Assessment (PIA) inclusive of a field assessment for the proposed development;
A Visual Impact Assessment (VIA) on the proposed development…;
Proof of consultation with stakeholders such as affected local communities, the World Heritage Unit at DEA, land claimants and other identified Interested and Affected Parties (I & APs); and
A discussion of the existing Site Management Plans and Park Management Plan in the context of the proposed development.”

To remain consistent with previously issued comments, SAHRA requests that the above mentioned studies are compiled and submitted as part of a revised HIA and as part of the 24G application before further comments are issued.